• The tumor was confirmed as a high-grade EOS in the parotid gland. (researchsquare.com)
  • Extraskeletal osteosarcoma (EOS) is a malignant tumor of soft tissue origin comprising tumor cells that produce osteoid matrix. (researchsquare.com)
  • During the operation, the size of the tumor was about 4 × 3cm, which base involved the left parotid gland and masseter area. (researchsquare.com)
  • That is, as the size of the gland decreases, the incidence of malignancy of a tumor in the gland increases in approximately these proportions. (medscape.com)
  • The most common tumor of the parotid gland is the pleomorphic adenoma , which represents about 60% of all parotid neoplasms, as seen in the table below. (medscape.com)
  • Successful diagnosis and treatment of patients with salivary gland tumors require a thorough understanding of tumor etiology, biologic behavior of each tumor type, and salivary gland anatomy. (medscape.com)
  • Minor salivary gland neoplasms are often difficult to assess on examination, and the use of preoperative CT scanning or MRI is important for determining the extent of tumor, which is otherwise not clinically appreciable. (medscape.com)
  • It ranges from a well-differentiated tumor with EPITHELIAL CELLS indistinguishable from normal HEPATOCYTES to a poorly differentiated neoplasm. (lookformedical.com)
  • In the multicellular theory, each tumor type is associated with a specific differentiated cell of origin within the salivary gland unit. (medscape.com)
  • Pleomorphic adenoma makes up 36% of all submandibular tumors and is the most frequent benign submandibular tumor.9.5% to 14.7% of all salivary gland tumors are minor salivary gland tumors, with the palate being the most often affected area. (medtigo.com)
  • The outcome of benign salivary gland tumors varies greatly depending on the tumor histology, with tumor progression and recurrence rates. (medtigo.com)
  • This patient has a large right-sided parotid salivary gland tumor. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The scan showed no evidence of damage from the automobile accident but did reveal that she had a tumor in the parotid area. (rdhmag.com)
  • The pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign salivary gland tumor, accounting for 53 to 57% of parotid tumors and 44 to 68% of submandibular tumors. (rdhmag.com)
  • It is followed by the second most common benign salivary gland tumor, Warthin's tumor. (rdhmag.com)
  • A superficial parotidectomy, removing the lobe of the gland containing the tumor is performed. (rdhmag.com)
  • When occurring in the palate, some bone may need to be removed along with the actual tumor. (rdhmag.com)
  • Demographic and Pathologic Characteristics of the 157 Patients with Salivary Gland Tumor. (waocp.com)
  • Primary intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma (PIOC) of the jaw bones is an extremely rare malignant salivary gland tumor. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods: Flow cytometric analysis of DNA pliody and S-Phase Fraction (SPF) was done in 50 fresh tumor tissue sections of SGTs which diagnosed as 15 benign and 35 malignant tumors. (researchgate.net)
  • Lhermitte-Duclos disease (LDD), also known system, it is a grade I mixed glioneuronal as dysplastic gangliocytoma of the cere- tumor.2 It usually occurs in patients between bellum, is a rare condition first described by 30 and 50 years of age, both sexes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Parotidectomy surgery is a resection of the parotid glands due to the existence of a tumor within. (drsaeedi.com)
  • It is called superficial because the surgeon resects only the exterior part of the gland for parotid tumor removal. (drsaeedi.com)
  • The facial nerve and the surrounding tissues are also removed with the parotid gland if they are affected by the tumor, which will affect or change the facial motions. (drsaeedi.com)
  • Such features are seen in eosinophilic chromophobe carcinoma, a malignant tumor that can mimic oncocytoma. (promisekit.org)
  • Y.I. Bernadsky (1970, 1984), A.I. Paches (1971, 1983) suggest the distribution of tumors of the salivary glands to epithelial, non-epithelial (connective), neurogenic, intermediate (acinocellular tumor) groups. (actascientific.com)
  • Journal of Neoplasms focuses on both experimental and clinical studies related to neoplasms, such as cancer and tumor biology, carcinogenesis, and metastasis. (openaccesspub.org)
  • These could be early signs of salivary gland tumor development. (lolaapp.com)
  • Despite its low incidence, basal cell adenoma is the third most common benign tumor of the salivary gland after pleomorphic adenoma and Warthin's tumor. (e-acfs.org)
  • Although the tumor occasionally occurs in the periparotid lymph nodes, it is rare in the other salivary glands. (stubensaenger.de)
  • You may need this surgery if a tumor forms in your parotid gland. (stubensaenger.de)
  • Warthin's tumor, also known as papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum, is a benign cystic tumor of the salivary glands containing abundant lymphocytes and germinal centers. (stubensaenger.de)
  • Oct 19, 2022 Warthin tumors are the 2 nd most common benign parotid tumor (after pleomorphic adenoma) and represent up to 10 of all parotid tumors. (stubensaenger.de)
  • Initially described in 1929, Warthin's tumor is a benign neoplasm predominantly found in the parotid gland of the salivary glands. (stubensaenger.de)
  • Patients were excluded if they had total parotidectomy, resection of a deep lobe tumor, free flap reconstruction, history of radiation or previous resection at the surgical site, pre-operative diagnosis of malignant tumors, or incomplete documentation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A study from the Netherlands, by Valstar et al, found an overall 20-year recurrence rate for salivary gland pleomorphic adenomas of 6.7%, with the first recurrence arising at a median of 7 years. (medscape.com)
  • Those located in the minor salivary glands had a lower recurrence risk than did pleomorphic adenomas in the parotid glands. (medscape.com)
  • Background: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma (MECxPA) is an extremely rare salivary gland malignancy. (scirp.org)
  • Carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma (CxPA) is an uncommon malignancy, accounting for roughly 11% of primary tumors of the salivary gland. (scirp.org)
  • Herein, we report a case of a high-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma within the deep lobe of the parotid gland. (scirp.org)
  • Eighty percent of salivary gland tumours occur in the parotid gland, 80% of these are non-cancerous and 80% are pleomorphic adenomas. (oncologybuddies.com)
  • Pleomorphic, cystic, and canalicular adenomas are the three most typical benign small salivary gland tumors. (medtigo.com)
  • Salivary gland malignancies have been related in studies to former radiation exposure, with pleomorphic adenomas accounting for 50% of radiation-induced tumors. (medtigo.com)
  • pleomorphic adenoma was the most common benign tumour while mucoepidermoid carcinoma was the most common malignant tumour. (ijcmas.com)
  • Pleomorphic adenomas, followed by Warthin's tumour are the most frequent benign histological types in our country while mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma are the most common malignant parotid tumours. (ijcmas.com)
  • Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common intraoral benign neoplasm. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Pleomorphic adenoma tumors occur in the major salivary glands of the parotid and the submandibular region. (rdhmag.com)
  • The pleomorphic adenoma is a slow-growing, non-ulcerative benign neoplasm that arises from the proliferation of glandular epithelium and myoepithelial cells. (rdhmag.com)
  • Clinically, the pleomorphic adenoma will manifest as a slow-growing, painless, mobile mass when found in the lower lobe of the parotid gland. (rdhmag.com)
  • When the pleomorphic adenoma is found in the parotid gland, facial nerve involvement is a consideration and the parotid gland may need to be partially removed. (rdhmag.com)
  • In the histological classification of salivary gland cancers by WHO in 2005, there were 10 subtypes in the benign group and 24 subtypes in the malignant group, and benign subtypes are 5 to 7 times more common than malignant types and most of them (more than 80%) are PA (pleomorphic adenoma) [4]. (waocp.com)
  • The malignant tumours consisted of 18 adenoid cystic adenomas, 10 mucoepidermoid carcinomas, 5 acinic cell carcinomas, 5 carcinoma in pleomorphic adenoma as well as of 12 other malignancies belonging to 7 different tumour entities. (researchgate.net)
  • Malignancy arising in mixed tumors of the salivary gland is a distinct entity that can occur sporadically or in association with a background of pleomorphic adenoma. (ijpmonline.org)
  • We report 23 cases of tumors of the salivary gland comprising 18 cases of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma, four cases of carcinosarcoma of the parotid and one case of benign metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma. (ijpmonline.org)
  • Pleomorphic adenomas account for only about 6.5% of tumors in minor salivary glands, despite being the most common (70%) of all salivary gland neoplasms. (bjorl.org)
  • Figure 1: Axial view of a T2-weighted MRI with contrast showing a hyperintense, inhomogenous, ovoid mass within the right parotid gland. (rdhmag.com)
  • A high-resolution sonographic examination (5-12 MHz, ATL HDI 5000) showed unilateral multiple round hypoechoic nodes with sharp borders in the right parotid gland. (ajnr.org)
  • We present a case of complete pathologic response to pembrolizumab therapy in a patient with recurrent cutaneous angiosarcoma and metastasis to the right parotid gland. (jhoponline.com)
  • A primary malignant neoplasm of epithelial liver cells. (lookformedical.com)
  • Epithelial salivary gland neoplasms are rare both in adults and children, accounting for less than 3% of all head and neck tumors. (9lib.co)
  • Parotid gland oncocytoma is an uncommon, benign salivary neoplasm composed of mitochondria-rich epithelial cells called oncocytes. (promisekit.org)
  • Unfortunately, we don't know the cause of salivary gland tumours. (oncologybuddies.com)
  • These tumours mostly occur in the major salivary glands and the minor salivary glands of the mouth but can also occur where there are other minor salivary glands, such as the nose and sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea. (oncologybuddies.com)
  • Salivary gland tumours account for 3% of all head and neck tumours, 70%-80% of these tumours are located in the parotid glands. (ijcmas.com)
  • Eighty percent of parotid gland tumours are benign. (ijcmas.com)
  • This study on 279 tumours of the salivary glands was conducted to analyse whether the assessment of DNA ploidy by flow cytometry may assist histopathology in discriminating benign from malignant types of tumours. (researchgate.net)
  • Twelve of 50 malignant salivary gland tumours were aneuploid. (researchgate.net)
  • The most obvious value of DNA flow cytometry in salivary gland tumours is thus its contribution to assist histopathology in identifying potentially malignant lesions. (researchgate.net)
  • Salivary gland tumours, also known as mucous gland adenomas or neoplasms, are tumours that form in the tissues of salivary glands.The salivary glands are classified as major or minor.The major salivary glands consist of the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. (indianvartha.com)
  • C, D) The enhanced neck CT scans show 2.2×1.4cm homogenous enhanced well-margined round mass on mid-portion of left parotid gland (arrows). (kjhno.org)
  • Computed tomography (CT) revealed a homogeneous and well-enhanced 1.5-cm sized nodule in the tail of the left parotid gland ( Fig. 1 , left). (e-acfs.org)
  • Unfortunately, recurrence of the lesions occurred after surgery in short time. (researchsquare.com)
  • Patients with malignant lesions typically present after age 60 years, whereas those with benign lesions usually present when older than 40 years. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, the investigators found that 0.15% of the lesions underwent malignant transformation. (medscape.com)
  • Salivary gland tumors are diverse and rare tumors and consists both benign and malignant lesions [1, 2]. (waocp.com)
  • Aberrant salivary gland neoplasms arising within the jaws as primary central bony lesions are extremely rare comprising 2%-4.3% of all MEC reported 4,8 . (bvsalud.org)
  • the conspicuity of these lesions can be reduced due to a combination of the high density of the parotid gland and weak enhancement of the lesion. (promisekit.org)
  • The soft tissue and parotid lesions also show low-resistance vascularity within. (ajnr.org)
  • Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most common salivary gland malignancy in children. (medscape.com)
  • The most common malignant primary neoplasms are adenoid cystic and mucoepidermoid carcinomas. (oncologybuddies.com)
  • Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC), one of the most common salivary gland malignancies, is rare in children. (9lib.co)
  • Parotid tumors occur most commonly in Caucasians. (medscape.com)
  • An estimated 700 deaths (0.4 per 100,000 for males and 0.2 per 100,000 for females) related to salivary gland tumors occur annually. (medscape.com)
  • Less than 5% of occurrences of salivary gland tumors occur in children, and most of these tumors tend to be benign and vascular. (medtigo.com)
  • 5% of these tumors occur in patients younger than 18 years old with girls mostly affected, while its occurrence in newborns is exceedingly rare [6,9-11]. (9lib.co)
  • citation needed] Lymphatic drainage The gland is mainly drained into the preauricular or parotid lymph nodes which ultimately drain to the deep cervical chain. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most common intraparotid mass is the benign lymph node, as a significant number of lymph nodes are present in the parotid. (medscape.com)
  • When clinically detected metastases to the neck lymph nodes occur with salivary gland tumors, a comprehensive neck dissection is typically performed. (lolaapp.com)
  • Herein, we report one case of primary parotid EOS with pulmonary metastasis and discuss its clinical findings in view of the cases previously reported in the literature. (researchsquare.com)
  • Adenoid cystic carcinomas are a high-grade neoplasm that has a propensity to invade and spread along nerves and therefore has a higher rate of local recurrence and/or distant metastasis, particularly to the lungs. (oncologybuddies.com)
  • Malignant neoplasms show a greater degree of anaplasia and have the properties of invasion and metastasis, compared to benign neoplasms. (lookformedical.com)
  • We seek to provide comprehensive data, analyses, and evidence-based research including tumorigenesis and metastasis, immunology and immunotherapy, stem cell transplantation, radiotherapy and oncological drug therapy, artificial intelligence and big data in neoplasms, and much more. (openaccesspub.org)
  • The stylomandibular ligament separates parotid gland from the superficial lobe of the submandibular gland. (wikipedia.org)
  • Intraoperatively, the mass was found in the left parotid region, the pedicle was located in front of the left ear, and the base of the mass was located in the superficial lobe of the parotid gland and masseter muscle. (researchsquare.com)
  • It means eradicating the parotid gland completely, including the deep lobe and the superficial lobe, while keeping the facial nerve intact. (drsaeedi.com)
  • The parotid gland consists of two lobes: the superficial lobe and the deep lobe. (promisekit.org)
  • Transverse gray scale sonogram shows an ill-defined, hypoechoic, heterogeneous nodule with cystic areas within ( arrows ) in the superficial lobe of the parotid gland ( arrowheads ). (ajnr.org)
  • The patient underwent total parotidectomy because the mass involved the deep lobe of the parotid gland ( Fig. 2 ). (e-acfs.org)
  • In children and adolescents, salivary gland tumors make up 0.5% of all malignancies. (medscape.com)
  • F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scanning can be used to plan treatment of salivary gland malignancies by detecting lymph node metastases that require a neck dissection or by finding distant metastases that may not have caused abnormalities in routine blood work. (medscape.com)
  • The presence of multiple malignancies of different histologies occurring synchronously is very rare and is reported in limited numbers across the literature. (ijhnp.org)
  • To document our experience on parotid gland surgeries, and the occurrence of the long term postoperative complications and recurrence rate after superficial conservative parotidectomy. (ijcmas.com)
  • BCA carries a favorable prognosis in comparison with other salivary gland neoplasms, especially since recurrence is not common. (e-acfs.org)
  • According to this algorithm, 118 parotid gland surgeries were performed without recurrence except in one case. (stubensaenger.de)
  • Although researchers have learned much from the study of this diverse group of tumors over the years, the diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland neoplasms remain complex and challenging problems for the head and neck surgeon. (medscape.com)
  • Histopathology plays an important role in confirming the specific diagnosis in many cases of suspected intracranial neoplasms. (ijhnp.org)
  • It also covers advances in immunotherapy, genetics, and genomics of neoplasms, novel biomarkers, and advances in imaging in neoplasm diagnosis and prognosis. (openaccesspub.org)
  • It has a non-debatable contribution to the diagnosis of hematolymphoid neoplasm as well as in minimal residual disease. (ijpmonline.org)
  • The differential diagnosis includes squamous papilloma, other minor salivary gland tumors and epidermoid cyst, which commonly occurs in the pediatric age group. (bjorl.org)
  • It is asymptomatic with a benign course and occurs most often in young adults, with a median age at diagnosis in the 3rd or 4th decade(3).HHV-8-associated Castleman disease is more aggressive, occurs predominantly in immunosuppressed / human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients and manifests commonly with generalized lymphadenopathy, constitutional symptoms, and hematologic and/or immunologic abnormalities. (iriakerala.org)
  • 1) takes omohyoid, submandibular gland, sensory nerves C2-C5, cervical branch of facial nerve, and ipsilateral thyroid2) same as above + accessory nerve (CN XII), SCM, and internal jugular resection. (brainscape.com)
  • Neoplasms of the salivary glands account for fewer than 3% of tumors in the US and only 6% of head and neck neoplasms. (medscape.com)
  • Salivary gland tumors are rare tumors that account for 3 to 4% of head and neck neoplasms. (waocp.com)
  • They account for 3 to 4% of head and neck neoplasms. (waocp.com)
  • From lateral to medial, these are: Facial nerve Retromandibular vein External carotid artery Superficial temporal artery Branches of the great auricular nerve Maxillary artery Sometimes accessory parotid glands are found as an anatomic variation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Branches of facial nerve and parotid duct emerge through this surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • The facial nerve (CN VII) splits into its branches within the parotid gland, thus forming its parotid plexus. (wikipedia.org)
  • The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) divides the gland into the larger superficial and smaller deep component. (medscape.com)
  • For most small parotid neoplasms without clinical evidence of facial nerve involvement, no pretreatment imaging studies are required. (medscape.com)
  • Improvement in surgical skills among surgeons that operate on the parotid gland could reduce the incidence of facial nerve weakness following parotidectomy. (ijcmas.com)
  • Treatment of benign tumors of the salivary glands is operative enucleation with a capsule, in addition to the polymorphic adenoma, which is resected with the underlying areas of the gland, separating the branches of the facial nerve from the main stem along the Redon or peripheral branches along Kovtunovich. (actascientific.com)
  • In this case, it is better to have a surgical operation for parotidectomy gland removal. (drsaeedi.com)
  • Parotidectomy is performed to treat primary and malignant tumors and to manage non-neoplastic conditions, such as chronic sialadenitis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • [ 1 ] The incidence of salivary gland neoplasms as a whole is approximately 5.5 cases per 100,000 individuals in the United States, with malignant neoplasms accounting for 0.9 cases per 100,000. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] The incidence of salivary gland neoplasms as a whole is approximately 1.5 cases per 100,000 individuals in the United States. (medscape.com)
  • Monitoring annual cancer incidence trends to identify unusual changes in specific forms of cancer occurring in population subgroups defined by geo- graphic, demographic, and social characteristics. (cdc.gov)
  • An important reduction occurred in listeriosis incidence in some of these countries during the 90s, suggesting a relationship between preventive measures and incidence decrease of human listeriosis. (ijpmonline.org)
  • Studies on malignant melanoma have largely focused on Caucasian populations due to higher incidence in lighter-skinned individuals. (biomedcentral.com)
  • From 1975-2001, a rapid and steady increase occurred in the incidence of ocular NHL, with annual increases of 6.2% and 6.5% among White males and White females, respectively. (medscape.com)
  • The incidence of lymphoproliferative ocular diseases, especially malignant lymphoma, has increased over the years. (medscape.com)
  • Parotid and submandibular tumors present as painless lumps at the angle of the jaw (beneath the ear) or just below the jawline, on either side of the chin, respectively. (thyroidheadnecksurgery.com)
  • [ 6 ] The minor salivary glands comprise 600-1000 small glands distributed throughout the upper aerodigestive tract. (medscape.com)
  • Salivary gland tumors are a rare and often complex group of histologies that can occur in various glands in the upper aerodigestive tract. (lolaapp.com)
  • CT-guided needle biopsy can be used to evaluate difficult-to-reach tumors, such as neoplasms in the parapharyngeal space. (medscape.com)
  • This study is a retrospective descriptive study in which the records of patients with salivary gland tumors referred to the Radiotherapy and Oncology Center of Namazi Hospital from 2005 to 2015 were reviewed. (waocp.com)
  • The ideal Frey's syndrome barrier has to either remain in place permanently or be replaced by dense body fibrosis which prevents the growth of parasympathetic parotid fibres toward the facial skin sweat glands. (promisekit.org)
  • The parotid duct, a long excretory duct, emerges from the front of each gland, superficial to the masseter muscle. (wikipedia.org)
  • The parotid duct (Stensen duct) courses from the anterior border of the parotid gland below the zygoma, crosses the masseter muscle and the buccal fat pad, and turns deep to penetrate the buccinator muscle, finally opening intraorally at a papilla opposite the second upper molar. (medscape.com)
  • This study was intended to review fourteen year clinical experience at Karbala with parotid neoplasms and parotid surgery. (ijcmas.com)
  • Clinical, pathological and therapeutic factors in people with malignant salivary gland neoplasms have a significant relationship with their survival. (waocp.com)
  • JN is pleased to publish research that covers topics related to neoplasms, ranging from epidemiology to pathology, carcinogenesis, etiopathogenesis, and clinical management. (openaccesspub.org)
  • Conclusion: Although the majority of patients with clinical early-stage ACC of the major salivary glands have favorable prognosis, a significant percentage of patients will develop DM. (indianvartha.com)
  • Salivary gland neoplasms most commonly appear in the sixth decade of life. (medscape.com)
  • MEC is the most commonly occur r ing malignant salivary gland neoplasm comprising 2.8% -15% of all salivary gland tumors 2 . (bvsalud.org)
  • In the parotid gland, oncocytomas most commonly occur in adults in their sixth to eighth decades, with no sex predilection. (promisekit.org)
  • Commonly, it occurs between 20-77 years of age. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Most series report that about 80% of parotid neoplasms are benign, with the relative proportion of malignancy increasing in the smaller glands. (medscape.com)
  • Indeed, a study by Mamlouk et al of pediatric patients with parotid neoplasms indicated that on MRI scans, the presence not only of poorly defined borders but also of a hypointense T2 signal, restricted diffusion, and focal necrosis are suggestive of malignancy, although not specific for it. (medscape.com)
  • Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is a rare odontogenic malignancy with a female preponderance occurring in the adult age group. (ijhnp.org)
  • citation needed] Superficial or lateral relations: The gland is situated deep to the skin, superficial fascia, superficial lamina of investing layer of deep cervical fascia and great auricular nerve (anterior ramus of C2 and C3). (wikipedia.org)
  • Arterial supply The external carotid artery and its terminal branches within the gland, namely, the superficial temporal and the maxillary artery, also the posterior auricular artery supply the parotid gland. (wikipedia.org)
  • After that, the surgeon either partially removes the superficial part of the parotid glands or eradicates the parotid glands completely. (drsaeedi.com)
  • The deep parotid lesion contained epidermoid and mucinous components whereas the neck mass solely contained an epidermoid component. (scirp.org)
  • Kimura disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown origin that mimics a malignant lesion both clinically and on images (1) . (ajnr.org)
  • In view of a parotid nodule and multiple enlarged associated nodes, a suspicion of a malignant parotid lesion was raised. (ajnr.org)
  • A sonographically guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the parotid mass and the lymph node suggested a lymphoproliferative lesion. (ajnr.org)
  • Contrasting information was derived through a literature review by Louredo et al, which indicated that in pediatric patients, most salivary gland neoplasms (75.4%) are malignant. (medscape.com)
  • Abnormal growths of tissue that follow a previous neoplasm but are not metastases of the latter. (lookformedical.com)
  • A comprehensive neck dissection is essential for managing salivary gland tumors with metastases. (lolaapp.com)
  • The parotid gland is a major salivary gland in many animals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Major salivary gland surgery is essentially nerve surgery, meaning a critical aspect of the operation is identifying and preserving cranial nerves. (oncologybuddies.com)
  • The risk of cancer in a major salivary gland in inversely proportional to the size of the gland. (thyroidheadnecksurgery.com)
  • Some people develop adenoid cystic carcinoma in the gland that produces tears. (indianvartha.com)
  • Two or more abnormal growths of tissue occurring simultaneously and presumed to be of separate origin. (lookformedical.com)
  • Neoplasms are tumorous growths, that may be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). (thyroidheadnecksurgery.com)
  • Neoplasms are abnormal, uncontrolled growths of tissue that have the potential to spread and cause serious health issues. (openaccesspub.org)
  • Extraskeletal osteosarcoma (EOS) is a rare malignant soft tissue neoplasm. (researchsquare.com)
  • Problems with the salivary glands are usually divided into inflammatory and neoplastic (tumour) causes, though rarely there are developmental masses also. (oncologybuddies.com)
  • It is more probable that lipomas are at the benign end of the spectrum of tumors, which, at the malignant end, include liposarcomas (see Pathophysiology ). (medscape.com)